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[https://ridewithgps.com/routes/18369180]Are you new to bicycling, or
just been off your bike for awhile? Is 2017 your year to get active,
begin commuting, take part in the Free Group Rides, or maybe even
tackle your first century (100 mile ride), the STP, or another
personal challenge? Are you a bit unsure about your biking
capabilities, riding in groups, or cycling during winter?
If so, then the Getting Ready to Ride Series (GR2R) is for you. GR2R
is an early season, eight-week progressive series that begins with a
very doable first ride and then adds a bit of elevation gain, distance
or technical difficulty each week. GR2R will help you to:
· Increase endurance and confidence.
· Build hill-climbing skills.
· Make new friends in the cycling community.
· Gain confidence riding safely with groups.
· Get ready for the Cascade Training Series (CTS), beginning in
April.
GR2R rides are free and open to anyone. You will ride with others who
share your pace level and your enthusiasm for riding. All rides will
be led by Cascade Ride Leaders, experienced volunteers who enjoy
riding, are knowledgeable about bike safety and the rules of the road,
and who know the routes.
During the North End series, we explore different rural and suburban
areas(some with great views) and take advantage of some of the trails
and rural roads in our area. These will be social, stay-together rides
with waits at the top of hills and at all critical turns, along with
some photo-op stops.
In addition to steady rain, ice/snow and any other hazardous
conditions will cancel a ride. If a ride is cancelled due to hazardous
conditions, the notice will be posted here, in the comments section
below, and on the Meetup announcement page by 8:00 a.m. on the day of
the ride. If that notice is posted, the ride leaders will not be at
the start.
RIDE NOTES: We make every effort to make sure there is a bathroom at
the ride start, if there isn't one at ride start we will try to make
sure there is one early into the ride. All riders should come equipped
with long fenders, if your fenders are short many bike shops will have
buddy flaps that can purchased to extend them--or if you are handy,
there are creative ways to make your own! All riders should be able to
deal with their own mechanical issues (your saddle bag is a great
place to carry a spare tube, tire levers and mini pump or air
cartridges). Also remember to bring enough snacks and water. Some
routes will not have water stops, so two bring 2 bottles! Waiting for
mechanical issues will be at the discretion of the ride leader. It’s
winter, so please dress appropriately and use fenders on your bike.
_Please arrive at least 20 minutes early to get yourself ready, listen
to the safety briefing and sign or check the waiver._ START TIME IS
ROLL-OUT TIME!
We will post the final version of the route and cue sheet a few days
prior to the ride date in comment section below.
PRE-REGISTERING ONLINE: If you have a Cascade account, you can
pre-register for this ride online by clicking on the Register button
at the top of this page and entering your information. Pre-registering
saves time at the beginning the ride and provides legible emergency
contact information. If you cannot make the ride, you do not need to
unregister.
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